The Cyber Exchange is part of the Cyber Growth Partnership (CGP) which advances the UK’s security sector through skills, research and innovation and by promoting to overseas markets.

The CGP is a task force co-chaired by Margot James MP, Minister for the Digital Economy and Gavin Patterson, CEO of BT. The task force supported the implementation of the National Cyber Security Strategy 2016-2021 (also known variously as the National Cyber Security Programme or Plan).

About techUK

techUK is the country’s industry body for the technology sector and one of the organisations that founded the Cyber Exchange.

With over 900-member companies employing around 700,000 people, its mission for the UK is threefold: making the UK good for tech, tech good for the UK, and tech good for people.

Most of its members are small and medium-sized businesses who enjoy access to resources including events, insights and training.

About techUK’s Cyber Security Management Committee

The committee of 14 is elected every two years by techUK’s members. By engaging with government and senior industry stakeholders, it works across all sectors to lead the debate on vital cyber issues.

The committee’s previous achievements include guiding the National Cyber Security Strategy and helping establish the National Cyber Security Centre (NCSC). It engaged with sector bodies including the British Retail Consortium (BRC) and EnergyUK to provide cyber guidance to their members.

The committee also worked with the EU and governments from other countries to advance global collaboration in the cyber marketplace.

The current committee’s aims include developing a professional body for the cybersecurity industry, exploring export opportunities, and debating the UK’s approach to the E-Privacy Directive.